US Bridges

Beal City RD over US-127

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · 3.1 MI N of US-127BR · Structure no. 000000000004256

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beal City RD over US-127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beal City RD over US-127 in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 1977. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeal City RD
CrossesUS-127
Location3.1 MI N of US-127BR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.66915, -84.75839
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1974)
Projected traffic230 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beal City RD over US-127 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Beal City RD over US-127 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Beal City RD over US-127 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Beal City RD over US-127?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beal City RD over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.